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LY59 CFG

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,189 mi
Last recorded87,189 miles
Recorded on25 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 CFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Dec 2024 87,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 86,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 86,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 76,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 63,794 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 63,734 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 44,980 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 44,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 32,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 27,727 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 27,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 21,744 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,950 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 19,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 17,207 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 14,632 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 11,249 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 11,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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LY59 CFG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY59 CFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY59 CFG registered?

LY59 CFG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2009.

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